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Flintlock Gun

De Lacollombe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Flintlock Gun by De Lacollombe. The stock of the gun made from dark wood. The metal components of the gun exhibit a high level of ornamentation with intricate engravings and etchings. The butt of the gun features curvilinear designs. The frame and other metal parts are highly decorated with floral patterns and scrollwork. The trigger guard made of metal formed into a curved shape. The frizzen and cock are in the half-cocked position. The pan is positioned on the right side of the gun. The gun's color scheme primarily consists of dark and light shades of gray and black from the engravings and wood. The background of the image light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1730–40
Medium
Steel, silver, wood (walnut)
Culture
German
Dimensions
600 × 353 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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